Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Sapphire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #47,970 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sapphire

Prisma Parfums

3.6010 votes

Rank #44,574 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Alchemy3/5

Sapphire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchemy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: Sapphire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

SapphirePrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerAlchemyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach

Base

CedarBenzoinMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sapphire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,970

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,574

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchemy by Cuarzo The Circle is a rich woody perfume built around an engaging contrast of zesty spices and deep resinous woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh lavender, crushed coriander seeds, and pink pepper before gently revealing a heart of velvety rose, agarwood oud, and creamy sandalwood. As the fr…

Reviews →

Prisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchemy or Sapphire?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Sapphire?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Sapphire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Sapphire?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Sapphire 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Alchemy or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Sapphire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Sapphire?

Alchemy has top notes of Geranium, Coriander, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Benzoin and Musk. Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood and Benzoin.